Marc Santos
Verified
(He/Him)
As seen in:
GameRant,
MSN,
MSN Canada,
AWWA Opflow,
Flipboard,
International Business Times (U.S.),
International Business Times Australia,
Pro Game Guides,
Recoil,
Touch, Tap, Play,
Journal of the San Juan Islands
and
Covers:
I cover a wide range of video games across multiple genres, from competitive shooters to singleplayer RPGs, MMOs, life sims, and many more.
Doesn't Cover:
Previously, I used to cover gaming industry news. Now, I focus my efforts on writing guides and lists.
Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
I used to work for the International Business Times back in 2020 as their dedicated Gaming Industry journalist.
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes, but never as a professional.
How is social media changing news?
Drastically, and not necessarily for the better.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Frank West from Dead Rising.
What does it mean to be a journalist?
To be a journalist is to be a reliable source of truth.
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
I can't recall
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
I have no preferences, as long as it's respectful.
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Currently using Emaki. However, I have no preference when it comes to writing software, and I'm always willing to learn.
What's your favorite social network?
Reddit.
Who do you wish followed you?
Other journalists in the games industry.
Why did you become a journalist?
It's a profession that combines my love for both writing and research.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
No.
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
I've written so many that I honestly cannot recall.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Make sure you're not forcing yourself to be one.
When's the best time to pitch you?
Any time. Really.
What's the best pitch you ever got?
I'm not sure.
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
I seriously cannot remember.
What's your favorite drink?
A hot cup of coffee.
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
At the living room reading a good book or watching a movie.
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
PC Gamer.
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
That all I do is play games. I don't.
Would you like to take the Muck Rack Interview?
Create a Muck Rack profile.